On this day, March 17, we can look at “green” crafts two ways….those for St. Patrick’s Day and those that help the environment.  The ingenious parent or crafting adult can combine the two.
Re-using materials has always been fun in our family.  I grew up in an era when there wasn’t lots of extra money for craft supplies.  So my siblings and I created with used materials from around the house and out-of-doors.  I also did crafting with my daughter using “found” items.
“Green” crafts for St. Patrick’s Day:

Cut shamrock from green wrapping and construction paper saved from previous projects.  (Families can …read more

You’ve got a horde of kids to amuse and no idea how. Well, except for that suggestion from your not so helpful spouse that you dress up like a leprechaun and sing a few songs while dancing an Irish jig. Before you break down and pick up that green suit, how about trying some of these easy St. Patrick’s Day game and activity ideas:

Cut out a bunch of four leaf clover shapes and hide them all through the house. Then, send the kids on a clover hunt. When they come back with all of their lucky clovers, give the …read more